The Capital Communicators Group is an organization of more than 800 communications professionals in the D.C. area. Our "meetings" consist of monthly lunches focusing on communications-related topics. And our blog will let you know about upcoming lunches, provide overviews of past lunches, and address communications-related topics.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Job Opening: Senior Web Content Editor/Designer

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) seeks an experienced Web Content Editor and Designer to create and manage content across the agency’s various Web platforms. Responsibilities include visual design, usability testing, and identifying and creating content that effectively communicates the agency’s work to the Congress and the public.

This individual will work closely with all CBO stakeholders to continually harvest new content for all sites and to present CBO’s information and analysis in new and different ways to reach broad audiences across various platforms. The individual will work with CBO staff and others who are responsible for developing the sites and will develop and manage processes and schedules to update and refresh site content.

Qualifications: Candidates should have at least five years’ experience writing, editing, and designing content for Web sites, the ability to understand overall site identity and strategy as they relate to organizational mission, and an understanding of Web publishing software and other multimedia materials. Knowledge and understanding of current economic and public policy issues related to CBO’s mission are required, and familiarity with the legislative process is preferred. Superior project management and communication skills, strong initiative, proven experience meeting deadlines, and the ability to work with all levels of staff and the public also are required. Applicants should be committed to a customer service and team-oriented work environment.

Salary & Benefits: Salary is competitive and will be commensurate with experience, education, and other qualifications. CBO offers an excellent benefits package and an attractive work environment.

How to Apply: Please submit the following items using CBO's job application system:

About CCG

The Capital Communicators Group (CCG) is a Washington, DC-based informal network of Public Affairs, Public Relations, Media and Communications professionals who meet once a month for lunch and discussion.

In the age of faxes, phones and e-mail (and now blogs!), a lot of our work is done indirectly and impersonally. CCG is an informal, inexpensive and invaluable avenue to meet face-to-face.

Started by Mark Oswell, CCG lunches are designed to be a helpful means to network, exchange ideas, learn more about other aspects of our field and share experiences. CCG has one lunch per month at various locations. Each lunch is planned to have guest speakers address various PA/PR subjects. If you'd like to speak or have a topic idea, please let us know.

The more than 800 CCG members work for various government agencies, institutions, corporations, associations and the media. There are no annual dues, just the price of lunch, usually around $25. Mostly we meet at metro-accessible venues downtown where 30-40 of us can have a quiet area to ourselves.